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Market touts power of green

The UNM Sustainability Studies Program is hosting the Lobo Growers Market at Cornell Plaza today. The event will showcase local farmers and two technologies developed by Sustainability Studies. As part of a campuswide sustainability initiative, the program bought a biodiesel Mercedes Sprinter van and converted an old trailer into a solar-powered performance and information kiosk.

Nader's resume shows he is most qualified candidate

Editor, In her letter to the editor, Lisa Ruby discourteously painted a picture of a person who does not do anything in the community in other ways to supplement a vote. Her letter offered a slew of extraneous suggestions of which I currently take into consideration in my daily activities.

The Console Wars

If you've ever wondered what it's like to pick up a Stormtrooper with the Force and smack him into a wall until he dies, you don't have to wonder anymore. "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" finally puts gamers into the shoes of a Sith apprentice - in fact, Darth Vader's "secret" apprentice.

Red Elvises unleash Russian rockabilly

The Red Elvises, a Russian rockabilly band, formed in southern California about 10 years ago. Their theatrical personas culminate onstage in red costumes or animal-print suits and a gigantic red triangle bass weighing 35 pounds, and sometimes all four members drum on one set during a drum solo.

Adventurous volunteers travel globe

Representatives from International Student Volunteers held seminars in the SUB on Thursday to recruit students for their volunteer-adventure program. "Our purpose and mission is to create an environment conducive to combining education, conservation and recreation," ISV American Recruitment Coordinator Sam Yax said.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: What made you choose political science? John Dyrcz: I was always involved in international affairs, even when I was a younger kid. I traveled a lot at an early age. I was never really concerned with U.S. affairs. Then as I grew older, it was still something that I had a big interest for.

White takes advantage of left-handed clout

It has never been en vogue to be left-handed. Some say the life of a left-hander is rougher. But senior Mackenzie White, the first left-handed Lobo women's tennis player since 1990, doesn't see it that way. "I like being left-handed," White said. "It is different; it is a change for everyone else.

UNM tops Pepperdine at invitational

Staff Report It was golf's equivalent to a photo finish. The No. 19 UNM women's golf team battled No. 8 Pepperdine to the end. Ultimately, it was the lower-seeded Lobos that prevailed. UNM shot a team total of 872 to Pepperdine's 876. Coming into Sunday's third round, UNM and Pepperdine were tied, but UNM shot a 5-under 287 in the final round to claim the McGuire Invitational.

GPSA presses for UNM child care improvements

More than 600 families are on the waiting list for UNM's child care program - a number GPSA says is unacceptable. Graduate and Professional Student Association Council Chairwoman Lissa Knudsen said students need better access to child care facilities and that the GPSA tried to hire a lobbyist to ask the Legislature for money to expand UNM's child care program.

Tournament gives players opportunity to improve

The aroma of Wilson tennis balls filled the air as the UNM women's tennis team hosted its first tournament of the year at the UNM Tennis Complex. The team was led by senior Ola Abou-Zekry. Abou-Zekry and Anya Villanueva Forte represented the Lobos in two finals.

Column: Obama not right for America

Let me first say I respect Barack Obama for his accomplishments. He has lived the American Dream. But he is the wrong candidate to lead America. As a conservative, there are three basic things I believe in: fiscal responsibility, a strong national defense and the possession of moral values.

Back in the game

Six-feet, five-inch Lobo men's basketball player Tony Danridge wears a size 14 shoe. He is one of four returning starters from last year's team. He is only 248 points away from making his 1,000th for the Lobos. But he never thought he would play Division-I college basketball.

Creating a good reputation all the branding UNM needs

Editor, Like many, I received an e-mail from UNM asking me to complete a survey to help with the University's effort at "branding." This effort is a waste of money and is fiscally irresponsible for a publicly funded university. There are far higher priorities for UNM to consider before it pays for a lengthy marketing campaign.

Burglary, auto theft still problems on campus

Staff Report There were 22 arrests for liquor law violations and 67 motor vehicle thefts on campus last year, according to a recent report from the UNM Police Department. The statistics of all reported crimes on campus in 2007 include crimes like homicide, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft and several others.

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English selects interim chairman

Staff Report Professor Scott Sanders will become interim chairman for the English department. Sanders will replace former chairman David Jones and serve until July 2009. Jones announced Sept. 10 that he would transfer to the new position of special assistant to the dean for International Programs.

White details platform at UNM

Sheriff Darren White came to UNM on Thursday to meet his supporters and stress the importance of the upcoming election. White, the Republican candidate for the District 1 congressional seat, said his long-standing interest in politics has shown him how to solve America's problems.

Online tools help track alcohol use

The growing trend of online health assessment has come to UNM. Students can now log on to Web sites such as PingMyHealth.org and the Electronic Checkup To Go, or E-CHUG, at Unm.edu/~cosap. "The E-CHUG is an excellent online alcohol assessment tool that had its beginnings here at COSAP," said Jill Anne Yeagley, Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention program manager.

UNM looks to to dry Golden Hurricane offense

With a win under its belt, the UNM football team will look to weather the storm Saturday when it travels to Tulsa and into the eye of the Golden Hurricane. The Lobos haven't played Tulsa since 1997. In that game - when both teams were members of the Western Athletic Conference - UNM was victorious, dismantling the Golden Hurricane 51-13 to clinch the WAC Championship title under former head coach Dennis Franchione.